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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27
Taxes Which are not Burdensome.

Taxes Which are not Burdensome.
A leading Republican Senator is re-
ported BY he Washington correspondent
Of the Philadelphia Press, leading Re-
publican papsr, to be opposed to the re-
peal OF the internal revenue taxes. It's
generally supposed that the Republicans
aud protection Democrats favor repeal
OF these taxes, and It ls rather refreshing,
therefore, to find distinguished Repuo-
lican United States Senator who Is OPP
posed 10 their repeal.
This Senator, ia the course OF a very in
teresting interview, said that close in
spection OF the petitions sent to Congress
respecting revenue matters discloses the
fact that there are two classes OF people
who want the internal revenue taxes re-
pealed. One class Is the protectionists,
who fear that the surplus Will become SO
large that the tariff will be deprived of
its protective features in an effort to get
rid of it, aud the other class is composed
Of those who don't like the surveillance
to which their business is subjected in the
collection of these taxes. The people
generally are not asking for the repeal OF
the internal revenue taxes. They know
that il these taxes were removed they
couldn't get glass of whisky nor cigar
any cheaper than at present. AS mat
ter o. fact, the whisky tax does not add
more than 1c. TO the cost OF q glass OF
whisky that is sold for 1oc. If the tax
were removed the same whisky wouldn't
be sold for Sc A sc. or 10c. cigar might
be made out OF q tobacco OF a shade bet
ter quality if there were no tobacco tax,
but the difference would be 80 slight that
not one person in q thousand would be
able to notice it.
The masses wouldn't be benefited by
the removal OF the Internal revenue taxes,
and it is nonsense 10 say they would,
and yet there are newspapers and politi-
clans who continually cry out about the
burdens i'm posed upon the people by these
taxes, and demand their repeal. Do not
these newspapers and politicians know
that they are regarded as insincere, and
as the advocates Of the monopolies
which the protective tariff has
built up and sustains! II they are the
friends Of the people as they pretend they
are, why do they not ask for reduction
OF the tariff, so that articles which are
necessary to the poor might be obtained
much cheaperf The frank statement of
the Republican Senator above referred to
shows that they are not the friends of the
people. They are the interested advo-
Gates of the protective tariff monopolies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27
A Washington scandal.


There Is scandal agitating social and
club circles which IS now on every tongue,
SO much is this story turned over that IT is
now as widely disseminated in Washington
as il the details of the story had been pub
lshed IN the World. The story involves an
eX-dlplomat who was once an ornament in
the American foreign service. For some time
1t has been source of wonder how this re-
tired official managed to live and go about in
good society as he has done. as every one
knew that he had no private fortune. Re-
Gently well-known public man missed some
valuable jewels from his house. He placed
the matter in the hands OF private detective
who traced the missing articles TO the eX OIL
clal. The further development OF the case
showed that lady member of the public
mans family bad taken the jewels, and the
ex-0fficiaI who had been devoted TO her, re-
ceived and disposed OF them-whether for
himself or the lady IN question has not been
made clear. No arrests have been made. The
private detective was paid handsome sum
to drop the case,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27
CIGARS. GAMBLING. TOBACCO
Young MT. Vest Won the jack Pot.

from IhS LdihrOD MONT y,
Years ago Senator Vest, when a young man.
occasionally INDUCED in the fascinating game
called draw poker, a game which we know is
thoroughly understood in all it's details in
Clinton county, No., more especially Lathrop.
Well, once on time Vest had tried a case
in a little county seat, and received large
the hands of the young lawyer was as tempt
ing to the denizens as a cool watermelon to
hungry negro. The result was, a game of
poker was gotten up. The boys intended to
fleece Vest. and of course stocked the cards.
They had no p ace to play in but little shed
that had no floor but some fresh dry wheat
straw. 1t was a flye-hauded game, and dry
goods box served as a table. 1t happened
TO be jack pot, and Vest
opened it on three queens. The
cards being fixed, the other fellows had
better hands. and of course raised before the
draw. Vest stood the raise and drew two
cards, AS luck would have it, he got the
other queen. The betting commenced and
grew exceedingly warm. Thew would raise
the young lawyer and he would see them and
60 little better. An outsider, who stood in
with the gang, looked over Vests shoulder
and saw what form dable hand he had. He
held up four dagers, shook his head, and in
no purpose. He saw that Vest would break
the crowd. so he Int match and set the straw
floor on fire and told them TO run for dear lie.
That cool head which serves him SO well now,
and which never lets him become rattled, did
not desert hun then. With one hand he raked
in the Doodle, with the other he exhibited his
lovely queens, and as he went out OF the door.
with his coat tail on fire, he said:
LET her burn; the pot IS mlne."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

In recent interview, Gov. Foraker, OF
Ohio, saids ''The Ohio delegation will be
more unit than ever for Sherman, and
will heartily urge the work for his nomi-
nation. He is our leading Republican,
and has been longest and the most promi-
nent in politics. He will certainly be our
choice in the convention" There is a
growing inclination among Republi-
cans not to risk Blaine as their candidate
in another campaign, and 1t would not be
surprising If they should nominate Sher-
man. In that event the Democrats would
have the pleasure OF defeating an irrecon-
cilable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27
"Just as Papa Does"

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald tells this story: The occupants
OF fashionable downtown hotel are enjoy
ing goohlaugh at the expense OF we'll
known Southern Congressman and his wife.
Tie former Ia famous for his galantries and
his fondness for looking upon the wine when
IL is red. The latter is noted for her piety.
The other day the lady introduced her little
6-year-old son to party of callers. The con-
versation finally turned upon the subject OF
religion.
when you are a big boy you'll go with
mamma to church. won yOu?" asked the fond
mother OF the enfant terrible.
~ es." was the crushing reply. "Pll go with
you as far as the church .aoor. and leave sou
there. inst "a mana duesn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27
MRS. Lofty and 1.

By Mrs.. G. GudersIeeue.
Mrs. HsSgs carriage.
She has dapplr-grays draw 1t,
None haveI L;
She's no prouder with her coachman
Than am !,
With my blue-eyed, laughing baby,
Trunding by.
hide his face. lest she should see
The cherub boy and envy me.
Her fine husband has white fingers,
Mine has not;
He could give his bride a palace
Mino a cot;
Here comes home beneath the starlight,
Meier aresscs she;
Mine comes in the purple twilight,
Kisses me,
And prays that He who turns life's sands
win hold his loved ones in his hands.
Mrs. Lofty has her jewels,
SO have /;
She wears hers upon her bosom,
inside ];
She will leave hers NJ deaths portal,
BY and by;
shall bear my treasure with mo
When die,
For have love, and ehe has gold;
She counts her wealth-mine can't be told.
She has those who love her-station,
None have /;
But I've one true heart beside me-
Glad am |.
I'D not change II for kingdom,
No. not I.
God will weigh II n HIS balance,
By and by.
And then the difference He'll define
'Twixt Mrs. Lofty's wealth and mine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

The Athens Banner atchman says OF
Savannah: Savannah is steadily grow
ing. There Is no mushroom growth, no
Alabama boom about the place; it laughs
to scorn such methods, but 1t is growing
because OF it's splendid shipping facilities,
because OF its magnificent railway sys-
tenn, because of it's liberal-minded and
even-balanced merchants and citizens"
What the Banner-W atchman says is true
and appreciative. Savannah always has
been the most important city in Georgia,
and it always will be.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27
Lucky Gen. villas.

FFNHl nc HdeH8"Vt"l9 I''F'''u''
Postmaster General Villas is the owner o.
huge stake IN ~ great Gogebic IRON range IN
Wisconsin. The most remarkable mineral
development in the country Is going on IN
that locality. Mr.. Villas and his law par ner
were the owners of a very large tract OF inns
property, which has been placed IN the hanIs
of a syndicate with millions of capital. Mr.:
Villas ls to receive ROYALTY on every ton OF
ore that is ever tai en- out of the numerous
mines that are being rapidly started there
His income from this source j. likely to make
him many times millionaire. He Is free
from any care in the management OF this vast
property, and mas nothing TO do but 10 re-
celye his share OF the wealth II produces.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27
Seen Through Philadelphia Eyes.
Fr m ne P1nod. mia Press. tRsp.)

FT m the PhuGde DhtG Press, tRep')
Congressman Randall appears to have been
one of the foremost In opposition to the
Presidents veto of the dependent pension
bill. The member from the Third district is
getting on the other side Of questions monot-
onously often of late, and it must maze the
indeed, q queer sight to see a great cheese
parer, who stands so persistent!y IN the way
OF appropriations for cost defenses ana lne
Improvement of the naval establishment,
favorirg these eXtravagant pensions which
the President has vetoed and the country has
pretty generally sustained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27


tall, lanky man, with tanned features,
half hidden beneath sombrero, was walking
leisurely down lower Broadway this morn
ing, inspecting the buildings and reading the
various signs. Suddenly he came to stand
still just opposite the City Hail and gazed in-
tently at sienbOard, which read:
CIGARS. GAMBLING. TOBACCO.
He entered the store and addressed the
young man behind the counter:
Gimme Two cigars and square of navy
plug"
Having been served with these requisites
to happiness he continued:
"Now show me whar the game is. I'd like
to break the bank. PVe been tryin' 10 run
against a game ever since l struck this town,
but couldn't find one nOwhar."
The ERIK politely informed the stranger
that gambling was not conducted upon the
premises.
"Then what do you mean by painting it on
your slgn?"
"Oh! hat is the name of the proprietor Of
the store.''
Tell him to get the Legislature to change
It," CURLY remarked the stranger as he
walked out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

Mr.. Frederick X. Lee. President OF the
Young Mems Club of Brooklyn, would be
much happier man II he bad not sup
pressed the letter of Abram S. Hewitt,
Mayor of New York. which was to have
been read at the club dinner last Tues
day night. His act not only had the
effect OF making the public anxious to see
the letter, but it brou lht upon him tho
censure OF the club. He will know better
next time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

From the B sion Herald iInd.)
Mr.. Cleveland's popularity seems to be
gaming among the politicians Of the Demo-
cratic party. There was at one time some
apprehens on expressed that toe President
would be deserted by the party that elected
him. quite AZ eGecmally as President john
son was thrown overb0art by the Repuoli-
cane. But as time has gone on. the quiz that
seemed at one time 10 be separating Mr..
Cleveland from his party has been slowly
closed nm
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

The interstate commerce bill does not
prohibit the railroads from issuing passes
TO preachers. What is to prevent the
members of the General Assembly of
Georgia from passing resolution declar-
ing themselves to be preachers?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

Nevada, which is almost honey-combed
with mines, is said to be the poorest State
in the Union. In order that the same
t1iRg may never be SAID of Southern
STATE, coal and Iron ought not to cause
the people to neglect agriculture.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

The Louisville CORRECTIONAL says:
"Goodby, to every Democrat, who voted
not TO sustain the Presidents veto of the
, ,pauper pension bill. Our paths diverze."
Then the Courier-Journal and the Hon.
Sam Randall, OF Pennsylvania, VIII now
walkeurther apart than ever.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

1t is said that the objection to confirm
ing the nomination of Public Printer
Benedict is the eagerness he has shown
20 get rid OF Republican employees. This
ou.ht to be reason for Fastening the
confirmation because, doubtless, all he
has got rid of were virtually worthless.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

There are many communities in the
South that are ''up and doing" for them
selves. The result is steady growth in
population and wealth. To be ''up and
doing" is much better than TO be depend
ing upon the capElces OF Northern CAPT.
talists and the u snt ial aid of news
paper booms. HX
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

'tGath" says that the social success of
fhe two mistresses OF the White House is
the "Only oasis in the desert OF President
CieveIand's failures" When as partisan
q Republican as "Gath" says such a
thing the Democrats may be sure that
srst the reverse is true.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

At Fort Wayne. Ind, the other day, DR..
W. II. Myers was attacked and nearly
killed by a patient named Pew. The doc
tor tried to 'get into'' the patient with a
bill, but found it case Of the wrong Pew.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

The French press refers to ingalls, as
ssLe Senateur vIrulent du Kansas" His
untutored constituents think the express
sion means, 1.-THE Kansas twlster OF the
British lions tail"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

II is impossible to keep up with all Of
them, but 1t is well to make note of the
more prominent Presidential booms as
they are turned loose. The latest is a
small one for Postmaster General Villas.
IL may grow larger, but it's friends are
afraid that 1t may be seized with the
Postmaster Generals mania and waltz
Aelf into oblivion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

Director Holman, of Indiana, voted
with the Republicans in TIER attempt to
pass the pauper pension bill over Presi-
dent Cleveland's veto. 1t is strange that
q man who has often objected to the iIle-
Ultimate expenditure of the peoples
money should at last forsake his faith.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27
One I.u Exc uded.

From fhs Netc yt Star Ds~.)
The platform reported st The Cincinnati
labor congress very clearly shows that neon
patiblity OF opinion was the real reason OF
Henry Georges withdrawal from the gather
ing. The resolutions seem 10 be an aggrega-
ton OF many isms from which Georgeism is
carefully excluded,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

The Democrat just elected to Congress
from Rhode Island is called in that little
State "Page first" 1t is to be hoped that
there is to be long succession of such
pages. gfE So
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

Chicago people have not vet recovered
from their surprise and anger because
James Russell Lowell addressed them on
aOiterary topic instead OF talking
politics. They evidently didn't wish to
be suddenly introduced to q thing OF
which they had no previous knowledge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27
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1909 yards extra fine finished Hamburg
Embroideries, from 80 TO inches wide
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VIII close the entire lot ont at 21c.
70 dozen Misses and Boys French Ribbed
and German Hose, broken lines In black and
colOred, The recent prices of these goods have
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this lot out at pairs for 81.
100 dozen Ladies' and Gentlemen's White
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as dozen Ladies' White and COlored Dor.
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22c; worth 2oc, 25c, Doc and 35c.
Gentlemen's Laundried and Unlaundried
Shirts.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Collars and Cuffs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

There are politicians IN the United
States VITO would like 10 hire Prince Bis
marck as an election manager.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27
CURRENT COMMENT.
Garmann,s Niaster.

From tie s. IA Globe, (B,tal
In short, the German elections demonstrate
thar Bismarck Is mas err OF the people as well
rs OF tAe Emperor. and can dispose OF the
destInles OF German as he pleases.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

A striker Is writing a book, to be called
"Poverty's Progress, or From Work and
Wages to Waiting and Wailiug."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

Senator-elect Stockbridge, OF Michigan,
has bought $1,000 church al Kalamazoo
and presented it to the Young Mems
Christian Association. This is proof
positive that be is Democrat. A Re-
publican would have saved the money
for defrayll&xSsrx1isasssssa election ex-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27

Before the Clerk had finished reading,
and before the vote was announced in the
House, the President in the Executive
Mansion knew that his veto of the pau.
per pension bill had been sustained by l75
10 125. Speaker Carlisle autographed the
news to him. The President could not
have been more gratified than the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-27


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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-30
Centreville Items.

lhCpOiIC lOl Vic lhUINlAN.
Mr.. John G. Erwin, of Long Glade, is off
on business trip to Petersburg. Grant
CO., W. Va.
Mr.. ]. Henry Alexander lost fine horse
on last Saturday. He died while at work
in the mower, from the effects of heart
disease.
In a communication some time since,
which was lost, l reported the success Of
j. II. Alexander, Esq, in feeding cattle
the past winter. He fed nineteen that
averaged over l 800 lbs., and brought him
the fancy price of nearly s74 per head.
They were bought by Hon. John Acker
and Mr. Adam Wise, of Rockingham.
Mr.. John E. Picker, who was in Mich
igan the past winter, is at home now, and
is doing thriving business as florist.
Samuel e. Neff, ESQ.,, our efficient road
surveyor. has done a great deal of work
on the road leading from Spring Hill to
Centreyille. which was badly needed. Pub
lie money is not wasted when used in that
way.
Mr.. J. Hottinger's new house is about
ready to occupy. His son VIM. will move
in after harvest.
We are sorry to learn the condition Of
Mr.. Cyrus Hunters mind. He is man
of intelligence and good education, and we
hope will soon be all right again.
Messrs. j. N. Craun and VIM. G. Houff
have bought of D. M. Craun, Esq, his fine
horse, Sam, one half Clydesdae, for $3.50.
1t pays to raise good horses and get good
prices. This is fine specimen of horse
flesh and should be literally patronized.-
We hope the owners will succeed.
p. g.. w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-30
For the prettiest spring Goods, go to
mars WELLER'S,

A DISTRESSING AND FATAL ACCIDENT.
Last Saturday, w. T. Bell, son of the
late j. Wayt Bell, Esq, was fatally injured
10y a rock from blast. He was in the employ
Of M. E. Miller, at Caperton, w. Va, ard
on the morning of the accident was super
intending the loading of some lumber
Some three hundred feet from him blast
was set off. A fragment of stone, weighing
nearly two two and quarter pounds,
was thrown high into the air, and
passing over the workmen who were not
more than sixty feet distant, descended
sqnarely upon the head of young Bell, fell
ing him to the ground and crushing the
skull. He fingered unconscious an hour
before the end came. The body was
brought to Stanton and buried Sunday
evening from the First PRESBYTERIAN
Church, Rev. DR. Mcfarland conducting
the services, assisted by Rev. DR.. Halves.
sTol" Bell. as he was Familiarity called.
was in his Goth year, and young man
highly esteemed by all who knew him. He
had gentle, lovely disposition, fine char
acter, and gave promise of useful man.
hood. In their sudden and terrible be-
reayement the afflicted mother and rela-
tiyes have the sincere sympal ~ of a large
circle of friends. Deceased was half
brother of Messrs. G. r. and Chas. Bell,
and Mrs. s. D. Timberlake, of this city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-06-30
DIED.

Mrs. Mary ]. Hite, rel1ct of the late w. Sin
clair Hite, died at her residence near Newport,
in Rockbridge county, on the 2lst day of June.
of consumption, aged about 56 years. She
leaves two children, John Hite, who lives in
the West, and Mrs. Maggie Demasters, of Rock
bridge co. Her husband and younger daughter
died of the same disease within the last two or
three years. She was member of the United
Brethren Church.
Mrs. Harriet Coke Bledsoe, widow of the late
Rev. DR.. A. Il. Bledsoe, died of valvular dis
ease of the heart, with which she had been
afflicted for long time, on Wednesday, the
22d instant, at the residence of her son-in-law
Rev. DR.. VIM. Dinwiddie, at Greenwood, Able
marie county. On Thursday her remains were
buried beside those of her husband in the ceme-
terry of the University of Virginia. The funeral
services were conducted in the Chapel of the
University.
At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Smell. near
Dayton, i'll Rockingham county, Mrs. David
StineSpring departed this life at the advanced
age of seventy EIGHT years, ten months and
seventeen days on the morning of June 17th,
1887
Mrs. Julia A. Sprinkel, for many years resi-
dent of HarrisOnburg, died last week at her
residence at Cross Roads, Rockingham county.
At the residence of DR.. Geo. S. Walker in
this city at 7:45 Tuesday morning, June 2sth,
Mrs Dr.. VIM. Bell, OF Mt. Sidney.